PRESS REVIEW 2021

AW² presents the 2021 animated press review containing a selection of articles published in France and internationally highlighting the studio’s work.

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AW² MIPIM AWARDS 2023 FINALIST

We are finalists of the MIPIM Awards 2023! Excited to announce that Banyan Tree AlUla has been…

21
Feb

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NEWLY DELIVERED: SIX SENSES CRANS-MONTANA

Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Six Senses Residences Crans Montana is inscribed in the…

08
Feb

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DISCOVER BANYAN TREE ALULA DESIGNED BY AW²

Spaces on Banyan Tree AlUla reflect a modern and elegant style throughout the resort, combing…

30
Jan

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STÉPHANIE LEDOUX AT THE CITHA 2023 IN ABIDJAN

On the occasion of the CITHA (Conférence sur l’Investissement Touristique et Hôtelier Africain), held last…

23
Jan

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BANYAN TREE ALULA FEATURED IN BILLIONAIRE MAGAZINE

Excited to see Shirvan Métisse Doha featured in FX Magazine latest issue highlighting top recent…

19
Jan

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023!

Reda Amalou & Stéphanie Ledoux, and the entire AW² team wish you all a Happy New Year!…

01
Jan

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AW²’S HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR

As we are getting closer to the end of 2022, we are excited to look…

21
Dec

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DESIGN IN PROGRESS: ARCTIC ONE

Located in St. Moritz, Switzerland, slightly off-centre, Arctic One offers spectacular views of the lake…

23
Nov

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AW² BANYAN TREE ALULA PRESS HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 2022

We are happy to share Banyan Tree AlUla’s latest media coverage. So far, the resort…

18
Nov

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MEET AW² PARTNERS AT EQUIPHOTEL

Reda Amalou & Stéphanie Ledoux spoke during EquipHotel 2022 this past November for an afternoon of conferences. Headlining the…

08
Nov

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AW² COMPLETES BANYAN TREE ALULA

AW² completes Banyan Tree AlUla within the breathtaking landscape of the Ashar valley in Saudi…

21
Oct

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START OF CONSTRUCTIONS FOR SURPRADA FLIMS WALDHAUS

AW² designed Surprada to frame the beautiful views of the Flims valley and surrounding mountainous…

19
Oct

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AFEX’S PRESIDENT REDA AMALOU INTERVIEWED BY ARAB NEWS

During last week symposium in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, «Designing Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow», Reda…

14
Oct

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AW² OPENS AN OFFICE IN SWITZERLAND

On the 1st of July 2022, AW² opened an office in the centre of Geneva. This…

10
Oct

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COMING SOON… SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA

Coming soon… Situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps, AW²’s Six Senses Crans-Montana 5-star…

05
Oct

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LOOKING BACK ON AW² 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On this special evening, Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux launched AW²’s latest Monography illustrating 25 years of architecture and…

03
Oct

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AW² PRESENTS LE LOUNGE DES CHEFS AT EQUIPHOTEL 2022

Come and discover AW2’s experiential space “Le Lounge des Chefs” for the EquipHotel 2022 fair, 6-10 November…

12
Sep

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SHIRVAN MÉTISSE DOHA FEATURED IN FX MAGAZINE

Excited to see Shirvan Métisse Doha featured in FX Magazine latest issue highlighting top recent…

06
Sep

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PROGRESS FOR THE SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA’S CONSTRUCTION SITE

AW2 is proud to reveal its latest hospitality project for Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Situated in the heart…

02
Sep

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON SHORTLISTED FOR THE PLAN AWARDS 2022

Our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre has been shortlisted for The Plan Awards 2022, in…

31
Aug

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REPLAY THE FRAME AWARDS 2022 LIVE JURY SESSION

Earlier this month, Stéphanie Ledoux was invited to be part of the FRAME Awards 2022…

21
Jun

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“VOYAGE EN INTÉRIEUR” COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION ARRIVES IN PARIS

Reda Amalou's "Lanka Armchair" will be showcased at Le FRENCH DESIGN GALLERY in Paris…

16
Jun

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RITZ-CARLTON ZERMATT WINS PROJECT OF THE WEEK BY TOPHOTELNEWS

Located at the heart of the Swiss Alps, the 13,000 sqm 5 star-hotel resort will…

14
Jun

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NEW EPISODE OF THE WORLD BUILD PODCAST WITH STÉPHANIE LEDOUX

On the The latest episode of the World Build podcast welcomed Stéphanie Ledoux and designer David Tracz, co-founder…

10
Jun

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“VOYAGE EN INTÉRIEUR” EXHIBITION BY LE FRENCH DESIGN

On the occasion of the 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile Milano, AW² and REDA AMALOU…

09
Jun

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FRAME AWARDS JURY 2022

Stéphanie Ledoux will be joining FRAME Awards judging panel which will focus on interior design.…

04
May

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LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARDS 2022

We are happy to announce that AW²’s Shirvan Métisse Restaurant in Doha is a proud…

04
May

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HOSPITALITY & LEISURE DESIGN – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

Kasiiya is built on timber platforms from natural materials, it leaves no scar on its…

04
May

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HOSPITALITY & LEISURE DESIGN – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE DOHA

AW2 has completed work on a new restaurant in Doha, Qatar’s capital, for Michelin-star Chef…

04
May

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STEPHANIE LEDOUX SPEAKS AT THE AFEX MIPIM 2022 CONFERENCE IN CANNES

“FRANCE – SAUDI ARABIA : BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER” On the occasion of #MIPIM2022 in…

16
Mar

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FINANCIAL TIMES

[…] It’s epitomised by the likes of Kasiiya Papagayo, a timber-built, solar-powered resort buried in…

09
Mar

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ELLE DECORATION VIETNAM

Located in the dry rainforest of Costa Rica, Kasiiya Papagayo is an eco-resort in the…

01
Mar

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LE MONITEUR – REDA AMALOU, NOUVEAU PRÉSIDENT DE L’AFEX

Architectes français à l’export (Afex) a élu Réda Amalou à la présidence de l’association pour…

31
Jan

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INTERIOR FURNITURE DESIGN MAGAZINE – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

There is a large stone temple, hidden for centuries in a dense forest. It’s a…

31
Jan

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WELL MAGAZINE HOSPITALITY TREND – WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE

Lusso accessibile e ispirazione local al Wink Hotel, primo hotel del brand vietnamita. Divertente, dinamico,…

31
Jan

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Le FRENCH DESIGN 100

We are very honored to announce that we have been awarded Le FRENCH DESIGN 100.…

20
Jan

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DONA ARQUITETA – PHUM BAITANG

There is a large stone temple, hidden for centuries in a dense forest. It’s a…

18
Jan

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COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

AW2 has completed work on a new restaurant in Doha, Qatar’s capital, for Michelin-star Chef Akrame…

10
Jan

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HOSPITALITY DESIGN – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

Paris-based architecture and design firm AW² has crafted Michelin-starred chef Akrame Benallal’s latest culinary concept in Doha. Shirvan…

05
Jan

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ANDREW HARPER EDITOR CHOICE AWARDS – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

MATA PALO, COSTA RICA — To reach Kasiiya Pagagayo, you must drive for about 30…

01
Jan

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MIDDLE EAST CONSTRUCTION NEWS – ASHAR TENTED RESORT

Stéphanie Ledoux and Reda Amalou speak to MEC about designing and integrating the Ashar Tented…

01
Jan

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PRESS REVIEW 2021

AW² presents the 2021 animated press review containing a selection of articles published in France…

01
Jan

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HOTELIER AND HOSPITALITY – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

AW2 has completed work on a new restaurant in Doha, Qatar’s capital, for Michelin-star Chef Akrame.…

24
Dec

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A + E MAGAZINE – DAR SABRA

Ranked among the most beautiful houses in the world, this hotel located in the palm…

10
Dec

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DESIGN MIDDLE EAST – ASHAR TENTED RESORT

Stéphanie Ledoux and Reda Amalou, partner architects at Paris-based firm AW² Architecture Workshop, discuss their…

07
Dec

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CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS MIDDLE EAST – ASHAR TENTED RESORT

Creating unique experiences. Interview with Stéphanie Ledoux and Reda Amalou, partner architects, AW² Architecture Workshop…

01
Dec

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE FINALIST FOR THE WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS AWARDS 2021

Our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre is a finalist for the World Architecture News Awards 2021 in…

25
Nov

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE WINNER OF THE MIPIM ASIA AWARDS 2021

AW² has been awarded the MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 for our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre in the…

20
Nov

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LE MONITEUR – SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA

Luxury design for 5 star hotel. In order to accommodate oversized technical equipment, a Swiss…

19
Nov

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARDS 2021

We are proud to share with you the great news that our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre…

16
Nov

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BAUBLATT – SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA

Time lapse: A luxury hotel is being built here in Crans-Montana. The Intercontinental Hotels Group…

15
Nov

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FX MAGAZINE – INTERVIEW STEPHANIE LEDOUX AND REDA AMALOU

In a climate emergency, hotel designs need much more than beautiful design. Following the UN’s climate…

01
Nov

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TOUR HEBDO – CLUB MED BÉNIN

Les dirigeants du Club Med et de l’Agence du Tourisme du Bénin ont signé le…

10
Oct

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LE MONITEUR – LYCÉES FRANÇAIS D’AMMAN ET D’HO CHI MINH VILLE

2005-2020 : 15 ans d’architecture contemporaine pour l’AEFEL’Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger (AEFE) célèbre ses plus…

01
Oct

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COME AND MEET US AT THE NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE DAYS !

We are opening our doors to the public for the fourth edition of our Open House…

01
Oct

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ARCHITECTURE FOR AW² IS …

Here at AW², we have recently spent some time thinking about how we define ourselves today,…

01
Oct

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BRITISH AIRWAYS HIGH LIFE MAGAZINE – SILVERSANDS GRENADA

The Caribbean is calling, but between the palm-frond beaches, cool cabanas and soothing sea dips…

30
Sep

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ARTFUL LIVING – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

The World’s Top 5 Biophilic Design Hotels.Plants are having a moment. It’s a trend playing out…

20
Sep

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST – SILVERSANDS GRENADA

Why the Tiny Island of Grenada Is Luxury Real Estate’s Next Big ThingThanks to resorts like…

20
Sep

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARDS

The project has also been shortlisted for the  International Travel Awards focusing on design quality in the…

16
Sep

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TRAVEL AND LEISURE AWARDS

We are very proud to see two of our projects in the Top 10 Southeast Asia…

16
Sep

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS AWARDS

Our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre has been shortlisted for the World Architecture News Awards in the ‘Colour in…

16
Sep

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BUILD ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that our studio has been recognized in the Build Architecture…

16
Sep

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IMMERSION AT SIX SENSES CRANS-MONTANA

Currently known as one of the largest construction sites in the Swiss Alps, here is…

16
Sep

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RETURNING TO THE NEWLY OPENED – WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE

Following the handover and opening of Wink Hotel Saigon Centre in Vietnam, the first hotel designed by…

15
Sep

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SAVE THE DATE – OPEN DOOR DAYS

On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October we will be opening our studio’s doors to the public…

15
Sep

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VILLE & CASALI : A VILLA IN CORSICA IMMERSED IN NATURE

Lo studio francese AW2 costruisce una casa moderna con ambienti sobri e grandi finestre affacciate sul…

01
Aug

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ARCHITECTURE DIGEST : 9 STRIKING NEW DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN

Luxury real estate in the Caribbean is booming and has been for the last year…

27
Jul

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DESIGNERATI : BODY, MIND, PLANET : THE WELLBEING RESORT DESIGNED FOR ALL

Kasiiya Papagayo is one of the latest luxury eco-resort projects bound to attract lockdown-weary travellers…

26
Jul

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TIME MAGAZINE : WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES 2021

Luxury real estate in the Caribbean is booming and has been for the last year…

20
Jul

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HOSPITALITY INTERIORS : MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS OPENS IN FRENCH SILICON VALLEY

French architectural practice, AW², run by Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux, has completed Moxy Sophia Antipolis, a new…

13
Jul

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HOSPITALITY DESIGN : MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS OPENS IT’S DOORS

The new property in France disrupts convention with eye-catching external details and minimalist public spaces. Moxy…

12
Jul

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RÉSIDENCE DÉCORATION : CASABLANCA ODE AUDACIEUSE À LA LUMIÈRE

Déménager sans changer d’adresse ! Juste en implantant sa résidence au sommet du terrain, et non…

01
Jul

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LOOKING BACK : LES LODGES CELEBRATES THEIR 5TH ANNIVERSARY!

In July 2016, AW² delivered Les Lodges, a development of 35 innovative houses in Chanteloup-en-Brie just outside of…

01
Jul

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KASIIYA PAPAGAYO AND SILVERSANDS GRENADA – LIV HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that Kasiiya Papagayo has won the LIV Hospitality Design Awards in the Architectural Design –…

25
Jun

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A PLAY OF LIGHT AT MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS

Designed by AW² and open since May 2021, Moxy Sophia Antipolis is a new lifestyle hotel in…

15
Jun

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS – WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE

AW² complete Vietnamese street life inspired hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.The Wink Hotel Saigon Centre,…

08
Jun

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VILLA PORTO-VECCHIO – PARIS DESIGN AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that our project Villa Porto-Vecchio with its Kebony wooden terrace has won the Paris Design…

05
Jun

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INVESTMENT IN TOURISM IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has now become a major investment centre for the hotel industry. Sleeper Magazine reports…

01
Jun

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AW² IS LIKED ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

AW² is ranked 6th in the national ratings of the most liked architecture firms on social…

31
May

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ASIA PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that Wink Hotel Danang Riverside (under construction) has won an Asia Pacific Property…

30
May

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LE MONITEUR : Un musée japonais décroche le Grand Prix Afex 2021

L’association Architectes français à l’export (Afex) a primé le Musée d’art contemporain réalisé par l’Atelier…

21
May

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LE MONITEUR : Un nouvel écrin dans les vignes pour le champagne Krug

L’agence AW2 dessine un projet d’exception : le nouveau centre de vinification de Krug, l’une…

20
May

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THE GRAND PRIX AFEX

The award ceremony for the Grand Prix AFEX 2020 and 2021 took place on the 20th May…

20
May

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT OUR STUDIO

AW² takes you behind the scenes in our Materials Library department through a three-part tour of…

19
May

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GREEN GOOD DESIGN SHOW

Our project Kasiiya Papagayo which has won the Green Good Design Award 2021 is currently exhibited at the Green Good…

14
May

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS : Architecture Workshop puttin’ on The Ritz-Carlton in the Swiss Alps

Architecture Workshop (AW²) has been appointed to design the project in Zermatt, a luxury resort…

12
May

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS

Designed by AW² for Vastint, the Moxy Sophia Antipolis hotel opened its doors to guests on the 12th May. Engineers Sato et Associés accompanied…

12
May

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LUXURY TRAVEL MAGAZINE : 3 Luxury Mediterranean Villas for a Summer Escape

Following a year of lockdowns across the world, we’re all looking forward to a summer…

06
May

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LOVE HAPPENS MAGAZINE : Villa Casablanca

Whether you are designing your summer house for the entire family, or simply a place…

05
May

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ARCHISTORM : Wink Hotel Saigon Centre

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01
May

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CONDE NAST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS – SILVERSANDS GRENADA

Our Silversands Grenada project has been shortlisted for the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards in the Hotels & Resorts…

01
May

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EH! TALK

The eh! Talk organised by EquipHotel Paris and Delporte Hospitality is now available online. On this occasion, Stéphanie Ledoux, partner at AW²,…

30
Apr

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GREEN GOOD DESIGN AWARD – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

We are pleased to announce that Kasiiya Papagayo our eco-responsible hospitality project in Costa Rica has won…

21
Apr

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HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE DESIGN : Wink Hotel Saigon Centre

The construction of Wink Hotel Saigon Centre, a medium-rise urban hotel in Ho Chi Minh…

21
Apr

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT OUR STUDIO – Focus on our Fabrics Library

AW² brings you behind the scenes in our Materials Library department through a three-part tour of…

19
Apr

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GLOBAL DESIGN NEWS : Kasiiya Papagayo

Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux of AW² Architecture Workshop’s eco-lodge is not a hotel, but…

19
Apr

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L’ARDENNAIS : Joseph 2.0, un projet d’avenir pour les cent prochaines années

Il y a une goutte d’Ambonnay dans chacune des cuvées de Krug depuis la création…

13
Apr

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JOSEPH 2.0 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Designed by AW², Joseph 2.0 – the new vinification centre for Maison Krug – is now…

11
Apr

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L’UNION : À Ambonnay, un nouveau site de production pour la maison Krug

Le projet « Joseph 2.0 », du nom du fondateur de la maison de champagne…

09
Apr